Environmental Groups, Community Advocates Push for PFAS Deal
Funding approved but stalled by clash between Gov. Evers and GOP legislators.
Jul 14th, 2025
State Budget Cuts Stewardship Funds But Underwrites Timber Industry
$100 million for funding public lands cut, $1 million to help timber industry added.
Jul 7th, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps
Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.
Jun 26th, 2025
Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues Elon Musk for Election Bribery
Accusing him of 'brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote' in April election.
Jun 11th, 2025
Menomonee Falls Transfers $300,000 From Library to Police Budget
Critics say it will cause staff cuts, risk library's county certification.
Jun 3rd, 2025
Who Leaked State Supreme Court Document
Leak of abortion order 'likely deliberate,' investigation finds, but can't find culprit.
May 4th, 2025
Evers Makes Two Appointments to Natural Resources Board
Board oversees state DNR, has seen partisan fights over governor's appointees.
May 4th, 2025
Legislators Consider New Rules for Election Observers
Wisconsin Elections Commission created rules after consulting many different groups.
Apr 22nd, 2025
Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots
A discussion about Madison's failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.
Apr 18th, 2025
Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump
Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.
Mar 6th, 2025
Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality
'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.
Mar 5th, 2025
The Curious Campaign of Brad Schimel
Preaches impartiality with Republican backing; pastor's prayer bashes minorities.
Mar 3rd, 2025
Musk-Backed Ad Attacks Wrong Susan Crawford
Attempt to influence state Supreme Court race attacks a Harvard professor.
Feb 25th, 2025
Republican Lawmakers No Show As Farmers Deplore Trump Changes
Complaints about funding cuts, tariff threats, deporting workers.
Feb 24th, 2025
DOGE Cuts To Oceanic Agency a Threat to Great Lakes Recreation, Shipping
Data collected by NOAA is used as navigation guidance by surfers and shippers.
Feb 22nd, 2025
Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025
Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County
A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?
Feb 12th, 2025
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025
Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’
A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?
Jan 21st, 2025
State Agency Makes Record Contribution to School Libraries for 2025
Libraries will get $70 million from Board of Commissioners of Public Land.
Dec 24th, 2024
Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff For Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
David Prosser, former Assembly Speaker and Supreme Court Justice, died earlier this month.
Dec 13th, 2024
Legislative Study Committee Disagrees on Sandhill Cranes
Should hunting them by legalized? Should farmers' corn crops be protected?
Dec 11th, 2024
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley Wins Federalist Society Award
Milwaukee chapter of group will honor judge for her work in support of group's principles.
Dec 5th, 2024
Wisconsin’s Municipal Courts Issued 27,000 Arrest Warrants for Unpaid Fines
ACLU study shows disproportionate jailing of poor and minorities owing fines.
Nov 26th, 2024
Evers Appoints Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer To DNR Board
After high-profile fight about appointee with expired term, Gov. Evers' appointees now control board.
Oct 20th, 2024
Constitutional Amendment Would Double Down on Blocking Non-Citizen Voting
Liberal groups say Republican proposal is solving a problem that doesn't exist.
Oct 18th, 2024
Wisconsin Had 85 Domestic Violence Deaths in 2023
Report comes as groups helping domestic violence victims face steep budget cuts.
Oct 8th, 2024
Trump Lies About Hurricane Relief at Rally in Juneau, WI
His appearance in Dodge County city partially overlapped Packers game.
Oct 8th, 2024
WEC Report Finds Minuscule Voter Fraud in 2023-24 Elections
Just 30 of 4 million votes cast, or .00075%, were fraudulent, Elections Commission finds.
Oct 7th, 2024
Rep. Brandtjen, A 2020 Election Denier, Sues To Force State Out of Voter Data Organization
ERIC system designed to make it easier for states to maintain accurate voter rolls.
Oct 4th, 2024
Federal Complaint Filed Against Wausau Mayor For Removing Absentee Drop Box
State Department of Justice has also launched an investigation.
Oct 2nd, 2024
Wisconsin Ranks 10th in Factory Farm Waste
State's factory farms produce 33 billion pounds of waste per year, report finds.
Sep 30th, 2024
Wisconsin DNR Endorses Moving Line 5 Pipeline
But groups may challenge newly-released environmental impact statement.
Sep 27th, 2024
Elections Commission Split On What To Do About Absentee Ballot Return Issues
Partisan divide over complaints involving Greenfield, Brookfield.
Sep 26th, 2024
Can Wisconsin Handle Election Deniers This Time?
Election experts say state well prepared to withstand conspiracy theories.
Sep 24th, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Election Cases
Regarding a conspiracy group's request for records and Racine's mobile voting units.
Sep 11th, 2024
Democrats Label Effort to Unseat Van Orden A ‘Red to Blue’ Priority
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee promises resources, support to challenger Rebecca Cooke.
Aug 22nd, 2024
Vance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest
And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.
Aug 21st, 2024
Republicans, Democrats Play Games With Third Parties on Wisconsin Ballot Access
Green Party, Kennedy, West all receiving help or opposition, depending on circumstance.
Aug 16th, 2024
Rebecca Cooke Wins Primary to Take on GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden
Defeats Rep. Katrina Shankland in Democratic primary for western Wisconsin district.
Aug 14th, 2024
Right Wing Group Opposes Conservation of Land in Wisconsin
American Stewards of Liberty influences Republican legislators on Pelican River project.
Jul 29th, 2024
Thousands of State High School Students Will Be Directly Admitted to UW Schools
Under new program 50,000 students across state eligible to attend 10 UW campuses.
Jul 27th, 2024
Do State’s Rules for Nitrate in Drinking Water Need to Be Stricter?
Researchers find major problems with data used to set current standards.
Jul 23rd, 2024
Appeals Court Finds Absentee Ballots Still Count Without Full Witness Address
The Legislature did not mandate a complete address, the judge notes.
Jul 14th, 2024
Glendale Mayor Warns More Election Harassment Coming
Bryan Kennedy says actions of election deniers at Tuesday's election were 'despicable.'
Jul 7th, 2024
Environmentalists Say End of Chevron Doctrine Could Harm Wisconsin Waters
US Supreme Court ruling overturning 40-year-old precedent reduces EPA power.
Jul 6th, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts Abortion Rights Cases
Both would advance abortion rights. Justices already bickering about cases.
Jul 3rd, 2024
Kaul Finds Private Vendors Can Help With Elections
Election clerks were confused by impact of constitutional amendment passed in April.
Jun 26th, 2024
Supreme Court Bickers Over Consultant Costs For Redistricting
'What a mess... today’s order is a brazen imposition of judicial will.'
Jun 25th, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court Drops Prosser, Renames Law Library for State’s First Female Attorney
Conservative justice Rebecca Bradley calls move “petty.”
Jun 21st, 2024
State High Court Issues Partial Stay on Racine Absentee Voting Case
Must voting sites be in wards with similar voting patterns to ward with local clerk’s office?
Jun 12th, 2024
Walker Appointee Resigns From UW Board
UW Regent Robert Atwell threatened to stay on, now welcomes replacement appointed by Evers.
Jun 5th, 2024
Evers Names 3 New Members of UW Board of Regents
But one would replace Republican-appointed regent who refuses to step down.
Jun 3rd, 2024
Mount Pleasant Resident Files Ethics Complaint Against Village President Over Dumping
Dave DeGroot accused of self-dealing to dump pond muck onto public property.
May 30th, 2024
Mount Pleasant Village President Dumps Private Waste on Public Land
Dave DeGroot skirts rules to help him and neighbors avoid hefty waste-hauling costs.
May 7th, 2024
Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes
Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to overturn decision barring drop boxes.
Apr 27th, 2024
Public Hearing Considers New Rule for Election Observers
State elections commission consulted local election clerks, poll workers, political parties.
Apr 24th, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Over Legislature’s Authority
Gov. Evers sued over Joint Finance Committee's actions to hold up stewardship funds.
Apr 18th, 2024
Petition Asks State Supreme Court to Limit Challenges to Election Laws
Granting standing based on 'vote pollution' will create chaos, Democrats contend.
Apr 7th, 2024
Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested
Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.
Mar 28th, 2024
Rep. Shankland Sells Her Record in 3rd Congressional District Race
Democratic legislator seeks to beat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Mar 26th, 2024
Students, Professors Question Closure of UW Two-Year Campuses
Why the austerity measures when state has a $4 billion surplus?
Mar 26th, 2024
Rebecca Cooke Believes She Can Turn 3rd Congressional District Blue
Pitting working class, dairy farm background against Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Mar 25th, 2024
Elections Commission Endorses New Rules for Election Observers
Proposal would specify where observers can stand.
Mar 21st, 2024
Constitutional Referendums on April Ballot Address GOP ‘Zuckerbucks’ Charges
Election conspiracy theorists made unfounded charges the funding caused voter fraud.
Mar 16th, 2024
State Supreme Court Will Reconsider Absentee Drop Boxes
Prior's court's conservative majority had banned their use in Wisconsin.
Mar 13th, 2024
Vos Recall Appears Short on Signatures
Which map of district should be used? Elections Commission says state Supreme Court must decide.
Mar 12th, 2024
Van Orden Yells ‘Lies’ at Biden During State of the Union
It's another outburst by controversial GOP congressman from western Wisconsin.
Mar 9th, 2024
UW Tribal Tuition Promise Divides Native Communities
Questions over who is eligible for tuition support and program's success rate.
Feb 26th, 2024
Constitutional Amendment Would Block Ranked Choice Voting
Proposal designed to halt bipartisan bill.
Feb 9th, 2024
Republicans Again Deny Funds for Stewardship Project
Joint Finance Committee nixes $1 million request for public boat launch in Ashland.
Feb 6th, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court Allows Biden Challenger To Appear on Ballot
Congressman Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat, will appear against Biden in April primary.
Feb 2nd, 2024
WEC Leader Urges 2024 Candidates ‘Tell the Truth’ About Elections
Meagan Wolfe says false claims make it hard for Elections Commission to do its job.
Jan 22nd, 2024
Judge Rules Wolfe Legally Holds Position as State Elections Leader
Judge chastises 'hyper-partisan' GOP legislators for attack on WEC leader Meagan Wolfe.
Jan 13th, 2024
Assembly Committee Considers Final Five Runoff System for Elections
Bipartisan bill's version of ranked choice voting is for congressional races only.
Jan 10th, 2024
Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses
DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.
Dec 21st, 2023
Evers Calls On Legislature to Release PFAS Funds
Also pushes GOP legislators to approve DNR groundwater rule targeting pollution.
Dec 20th, 2023
Evers, Baldwin Announce $140 Million For Expanded Internet Access
Federal ARPA funds will help connect communities in Wisconsin with a 'critical need.'
Dec 19th, 2023
WI Secretary of State Calls for Removing Election Commissioner Robert Spindell
Spindell admitted serving as fake elector and also celebrated voter suppression.
Dec 11th, 2023
Wisconsin Fake Electors Admit Biden Won, Settle Lawsuit
But no criminal charges. Republicans posed as electors in effort to back Donald Trump's attempt to overturn election result.
Dec 6th, 2023
UW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students
Rothman backs such program cuts at campuses with more low-income students.
Dec 4th, 2023
PFAS Cleanup of State Drinking Water Would Cost $208 Million
New report by conservation group estimates cost, urges legislative action.
Dec 4th, 2023
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit About Assembly Speaker’s Impeachment Panel
Judge says Vos, panel violated open meeting laws, but lawsuit was filed prematurely.
Nov 30th, 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Gerrymandering Case
Case, before court’s now-liberal majority, could overturn Republicans’ entrenched advantage.
Nov 21st, 2023
Republican Lawmakers Ask Judge To Compel Replacement Of Elections Administrator
Move is another attempt to remove Meagan Wolfe.
Nov 10th, 2023
Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water
Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.
Oct 24th, 2023
Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees
Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.
Oct 17th, 2023
Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill
Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.
Oct 12th, 2023
Republicans Back Off On Impeaching Protasiewicz
Former justice Prosser advises Vos against it. Some GOP state senators agree.
Oct 11th, 2023
No More Maple Syrup Imposters
In state with $14 million maple syrup industry, bill prevents restaurants from falsely labeling generic syrups.
Oct 10th, 2023
Republican Legislators Deny Evers’ Appointment to Elections Commission
Vote nixes Joe Czarnezki, the Democratic appointee to bipartisan commission.
Oct 4th, 2023
Republicans Vote Down 4 of Evers’ 5 DNR Board Nominees
But full Senate must still weigh in.
Sep 29th, 2023
WI Supreme Court Starts New Term Quietly
Hearing cases on adoption law and religious exemption from state unemployment law.
Sep 12th, 2023
Judge Protasiewicz Participates In First Supreme Court Hearing
Court resumes work following August investiture, meets on eviction records rules.
Sep 8th, 2023
Judicial Commission Dismisses Complaints Against Protasiewicz
Her campaign comments on redistricting did not violate judicial code of ethics.
Sep 6th, 2023
Democrats Respond To Republican Attempt to Force Protasiewicz Off Gerrymandering Case
Legislative Republicans have threatened impeachment if new judge doesn't recuse herself.
Aug 31st, 2023
Republicans Could Force Protasiewicz Off Redistricting Case
Assembly impeachment would force her to step down while awaiting Senate trial.
Aug 29th, 2023
Eau Claire Sues PFAS Manufacturers
Lawsuit demands makers of 'forever' chemicals pay for cleanup of city wells and groundwater.
Aug 22nd, 2023
State Election Board Leaves Administrator In Legal Limbo
Commissioners split on whether Wolfe should testify to Senate.
Aug 17th, 2023
Vos Says Republicans May Consider Impeaching Protasiewicz
Assembly Speaker says Supreme Court justice should recuse from redistricting case.
Aug 15th, 2023
Evers Thanks USDA For Help With Emergency Drought
27 counties, including Milwaukee, designated as natural disaster area, with help extended.
Jul 24th, 2023
Republican Bill Protects Right to Garden
Prevents local ordinances prohibiting someone from growing food on their property.
Jul 24th, 2023
Biden Plan Gives 12,000 in Wisconsin $566 Million in Debt Relief
Department of Education offers $39 billion in debt relief through revised repayment plan.
Jul 19th, 2023
GOP Bill Requires Watermarks on Absentee Ballots
Election clerks say it would add costs, administrative burdens and not improve security.
Jul 18th, 2023
Gov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bills
Package designed to increase supply of housing, increasing affordability.
Jun 23rd, 2023
Proposal To Overhaul Wisconsin Alcohol Rules Gets First Hearing
Proposal makes many changes supported by breweries and wineries, but wedding bar owners have major concerns.
Jun 15th, 2023
Democrats Push Gun Safety Bills
Democratic legislators, attorney general support background checks, red flag laws.
Jun 13th, 2023
Bipartisan Bills Target State’s Affordable Housing Gap
Wisconsin needs to build 120,000 additional rental units, WHEDA leader says.
May 21st, 2023
Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection
Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.
May 9th, 2023
Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board
All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.
May 7th, 2023
QAnon, Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theorist To Speak at Republican State Convention
'We are thrilled to have' Mayra Flores, former GOP Congresswoman from Texas as speaker.
May 6th, 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Order Use of Ivermectin for COVID-19
Aurora doctors refused to administer the deworming drug, triggering lawsuit.
May 4th, 2023
Judge Allows Those Suing Fake Electors To Remain On Case
Dane County judge rules there is no conflict of interest, despite Trump attorney's objection.
Apr 20th, 2023
Kelly Campaign Airing Remake of Racist “Willie Horton Ad”
1988 ad was used by George H.W. Bush against Michael Dukakis. Kelly creates nearly shot-for-shot remake.
Mar 24th, 2023
Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay
Suit by Wisconsin Senate and Sen. Jacque challenges City Hall audio recording system.
Mar 21st, 2023
Jan. 6 Attendee Key Campaign Activist for Kelly
West Virginian 'Stop the Steal' activist spending month here to work on high court race.
Mar 18th, 2023
Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees
Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.
Mar 16th, 2023
Dan Kelly Did Paid Partisan Work
Supreme Court candidate's financial disclosure forms show payments from Republican Party. No such work done by Protasiewicz.
Mar 12th, 2023
Republicans Concerned About Housing Shortage, Local Zoning Rules
Need for more housing pushes conservatives to consider loosening local zoning rules.
Mar 8th, 2023
Third Ethics Complaint Filed Against Michael Gableman
Head of 2020 election review accused of repeated dishonesty, harassing public officials.
Mar 5th, 2023
Republicans Hide Details on Stewardship Fund
Legislators reduce project grant without revealing who objected or what exactly is funded.
Feb 18th, 2023
Can Everett Mitchell Win High Court Race?
Last in fundraising in state Supreme Court race, Dane County judge says grass roots support is key.
Feb 9th, 2023
Evers Appoints Joan Prince to UW Board of Regents
Governor has now appointed board majority, though not all approved by Senate.
Feb 6th, 2023
Dorow Tells Drug Dealers They Are Responsible for Overdose Deaths
Cases shine light on how judge handles issue that may involve her son.
Feb 2nd, 2023
DNR Avoids Drama With New Secretary, New Board
Wednesday's meeting was first without expired members who had refused to resign.
Jan 27th, 2023
Protasiewicz Outraises Opponents in State Supreme Court Race
A 3-1 advantage over her nearest opponent in total campaign donations.
Jan 22nd, 2023
Racine Is The Center of State’s Election Conspiracy Universe
The unproven claims and legal challenges continue. How did Racine become ground zero?
Jan 15th, 2023
Rep. Grothman Displays Christian Nationalist Flag at His Federal Office
Flag connected to religious sect members involved in planning of Jan. 6 riot.
Jan 14th, 2023
James Bond Will Run State Veteran Affairs
Evers appoints the first openly gay cabinet secretary, with one of the more memorable names, in Wisconsin history.
Jan 11th, 2023
Conservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board
Serving beyond his term limits and favoring lobbyists and PFAS polluter, critics charge.
Jan 8th, 2023
Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors
Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.
Dec 19th, 2022
Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court
Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'
Dec 12th, 2022
Conservationists Stonewalled By DNR Wolf, Bear Advisory Committees
Hunters dominate DNR committees, conservationists say, and oppose every proposal.
Dec 6th, 2022
Local Company Agrees to $1.6 Million Pollution Settlement
Container Life Cycle Management agrees to payout and reforms with state and EPA.
Dec 4th, 2022
What Will Happen to Evers’ Appointees?
After four years, a long list of his appointees to head departments, serve on state boards still haven't been approved by GOP Senate.
Nov 14th, 2022
Trump Effort Seeks to Oust Robin Vos
In robocall for write-in candidate Adam Steen in Assembly race, Trump calls Vos a 'horrendous RINO.'
Nov 8th, 2022
Waukesha Sheriff Investigating Absentee Ballots Sent to Rep. Brandtjen
Brandtjen, an election conspiracy promoter. claims three military ballots may be fraudulent.
Nov 2nd, 2022
They Love Ron Johnson
At a rally for U.S. Senator, supporters extoll Johnson as an "honest man" and a fighter.
Oct 26th, 2022
False Active Shooter Reports at Schools Across State
A dozen schools report 'swatting,' prank calls meant to bring armed police response.
Oct 24th, 2022
DNR Unveils Wisconsin PFAS Contamination Map
New site shows a number of contaminated Milwaukee sites.
Oct 19th, 2022
State Begins Collecting Environmentally-Damaging Firefighting Foam
Contractor aims to collect at least 25,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam.
Oct 18th, 2022
Evers v. Michels is Most Expensive Governor’s Race in Country
Both campaigns spent a combined $55 million since August.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Sen. Jacque Also Got Email From Ginni Thomas
Wife of supreme court justice asked Republican legislator to overturn 2020 election results.
Sep 25th, 2022
Elections Commission Votes to Track Fraudulent Absentee Ballot Requests
Right-wing activists have illegally requested absentee ballots on behalf of other people.
Sep 22nd, 2022
State Republicans Want Citizens Under Guardianship Off Voter Rolls
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition opposes idea, along with state Democrats.
Sep 21st, 2022
Is Nonpartisan State Audit Bureau Getting Political?
Report on PSC the second one where critics say agency bent findings to please Republican leaders.
Sep 17th, 2022
Democracy Day Dogged By Election Lies
11 of 12 Republicans running for statewide office or Congress in Wisconsin hasn't fully accepted 2020 election results.
Sep 15th, 2022
Michels Donations Went to Sidewalk Pressuring, Tracking of Abortion Patients
Republican candidate for governor has condemned scrutiny of his charitable gifts.
Sep 7th, 2022
Elections Commission Reactivates 31,854 Voter Registrations
Republicans blast result of court settlement with League of Women Voters.
Sep 6th, 2022
Ginni Thomas Urged Wisconsin Legislators to Overturn Election
Wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas sent emails to lawmakers following 2020 election.
Sep 1st, 2022
Federal Judge Allows Ballot Assistance for Disabled Voters
Judge strikes down state Supreme Court ruling that all voters must return ballots themselves.
Sep 1st, 2022
Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes
Forgiven debt treated as income. Evers favors change in law to address this.
Aug 31st, 2022
Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe
14-month election investigation “accomplished nothing,” judge wrote.
Aug 30th, 2022
Kaul Will Prosecute Threats Against Election Workers
"Intimidating election officials is a crime,’ Wisconsin Attorney General warns.
Aug 29th, 2022
Judge Signals Support of State’s Disabled Voters
Federal lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin Supreme Court decision limiting how disabled can vote.
Aug 28th, 2022
State a Leader in Election Subversion
Report finds 38 of 244 bills in U.S. threatening free and fair elections were pushed in Wisconsin.
Aug 25th, 2022
GOP Lawmakers Want Lawsuit Against Abortion Ban Dismissed
The three legislative leaders being sued by state DOJ say they aren't the right people to sue.
Aug 23rd, 2022
US DOJ Backs State’s Disabled Voters
Federal attorneys intervene in lawsuit to protect absentee voter assistance for disabled voters.
Aug 22nd, 2022
State PFAS Council Releases Progress Report
State making progress on PFAS remediation, but political barriers remain.
Aug 19th, 2022
Judge Blasts Gableman Probe, Deleted Records
Mr. Gableman is 'not capable of conducting a professional and thorough investigation.’
Aug 17th, 2022
UW System Proposal Waives Tuition for Low-Income Students
Could have biggest impact on UWM students, chancellor Mark Mone says.
Aug 16th, 2022
GOP Candidates For Governor Oppose Abortions For Child Sex Assault Victims
No exceptions means child rape or incest victims can’t get an abortion in Wisconsin.
Aug 3rd, 2022
Report Shows 10 Criminal Referrals for Voter Fraud in 2020
Elections Commission report includes all referrals by municipal clerks to district attorneys.
Jul 25th, 2022
State Report Cites Progress on Broadband Expansion
Millions spent, but still many in Wisconsin still lack adequate internet service.
Jul 14th, 2022
Residents Charge DNR Allows Improper Logging on Lakes
Companies logging on north woods lakes in violation of state DNR rules?
Jul 13th, 2022
Trump Calls For Nullification of Wisconsin’s 2020 Election
Revives fraudulent claim after State Supreme Court decision on absentee ballot boxes.
Jul 12th, 2022
Will Abortion Ban Mean Policing Miscarriages?
Under state law, a suspicious doctor may report a woman who miscarries to local police.
Jul 5th, 2022
Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package
Two Milwaukee legislators will travel state this summer to learn how people affected by climate crisis.
Jun 17th, 2022
Judge Fines Gableman for Contempt of Court
Gableman sued for not filling election review record requests. Judge says he "discredited the profession."
Jun 16th, 2022
Kleefisch, Nicholson Promise Overhaul of UW Regents
GOP challengers for governor promise to recall, replace Evers’ 9 appointees to the board.
Jun 14th, 2022
New Elections Commission Member Approved Decisions Republicans Now Oppose
Don Millis backed actions later cited as evidence of misconduct in 2020 election.
Jun 9th, 2022
Gableman Election Review $220,500 Over Budget
Partisan election review has cost taxpayers nearly $900,000, largely due to lawsuits.
Jun 2nd, 2022
Gathering To Spread the Big Lie
‘Election Integrity’ event in Kenosha offers a cash bar and lots of debunked conspiracy theories.
May 25th, 2022
Johnson Moves To Dismiss Lawsuit Seeking To Bar Him From Office
Lawsuit is brought by ten voters, backed by Minocqua Brewing Super PAC.
May 19th, 2022
State Joins Enforcement Action Over Russian NFT Scam in Metaverse
Wisconsin and four other states going after scam perpetrated at a digital casino in the Metaverse.
May 12th, 2022
Gableman Review Paused, But His Pay Continues
Gableman's taxpayer funded $11,000 a month pay reduced to $5,500 a month.
May 12th, 2022
Could Affordable Housing Reduce City’s Racial Disparities?
Community Development Alliance has strategic plan to increase Black and Latino homeownership.
May 11th, 2022
DOJ Releases Police Use-of-Force Data
Information from 96% of state’s law enforcement agencies shows how and when force used.
May 10th, 2022
Evers Tour Touts Economic Recovery Efforts
Governor and cabinet secretaries travel to cities in western Wisconsin.
May 9th, 2022
77% In State Approve of Local Police Force
Most believe protests didn’t help cause of racial justice, poll done for state police union finds.
May 6th, 2022
Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members
But will Republican Legislature approve the nominees?
May 5th, 2022
Johnson Says COVID Vaccines May Cause AIDS
Republican U.S. Senator makes yet another false medical claim.
May 4th, 2022
Gableman Rallies With Extremists, Including Vos’s Primary Opponent
Wall Street Journal warns Gableman could help Republicans lose state in 2022.
May 3rd, 2022
No One Cancels Kellyanne Conway
No protests of former Trump advisor’s UW-Whitewater speech about suppressing free speech.
May 1st, 2022
Gableman Probe Tracks Personal Backgrounds of Election Workers
Woman with “weird nose ring” who “loves nature and snakes” likely a Democrat, review suggests.
Apr 24th, 2022
Evers Creates Office of Environmental Justice
Office to ensure climate change doesn’t disproportionately harm low-income and minority communities.
Apr 24th, 2022
Taxpayers Pay for Ramthun’s Campaign Travels
Legislator running for governor violates Assembly rules, claiming reimbursement for political events.
Apr 20th, 2022
Advocacy Group Travels State Thanking Election Clerks
Protect Wisconsin Elections works to defend the state’s elections from partisan attacks.
Apr 16th, 2022
Vos’ Emails Show Pressure From Election Deniers
Assembly Speaker and staff sought a way to respond to demands for reviews of the 2020 election.
Apr 12th, 2022
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn
Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.
Apr 1st, 2022
State Supreme Court Lets Johnson File Brief on Drop Boxes
Karofsky objects to majority decision, saying senator has “personal stake” in the case.
Mar 29th, 2022
Redistricting Battle Delays Election Process
Court fights not over, new maps needed so candidates for fall elections could start gathering signatures.
Mar 20th, 2022
Legal Battle Over Gableman Subpoenas Drags On
Gableman's partisan election review will continue until subpoena lawsuits resolved.
Mar 18th, 2022
Elections Commission Won’t Punish 10 False Electors
WEC board member Robert Spindell, one of the 10 Republicans, votes against sanctioning himself.
Mar 16th, 2022
Pocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia
Congressman assails senator for opposing brother’s nomination to federal court, past comments on gays.
Mar 15th, 2022
Use of Paper Ballots Soared in State Senate
Maneuver used in hundreds of bills to bar any debate or amendments to proposed bills.
Mar 13th, 2022
Court Orders Vos Turn Over Deleted Texts, Emails
Oversight group has sued for release of records related to partisan 2020 election review.
Mar 11th, 2022
US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case
Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.
Mar 9th, 2022
Taxpayers Pay for Gableman’s Groceries, Political Speeches
He has spent $519,000 so far on widely criticized election probe.
Mar 8th, 2022
Anti-Trans Kids Bill’s Impact Lingers?
Proposal prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors can affect their mental well-being, experts say.
Mar 7th, 2022
Supreme Court Upholds Brown County Sales Tax
Conservative group sued, arguing tax could only fund property tax relief.
Mar 7th, 2022
Gableman Report About ‘Vibes and Feelings’
Inflammatory 136-page report offers no new information on 2020 election, experts say.
Mar 5th, 2022
The Gableman Conspiracy ‘Circus’
Offers hours of conspiracy-laden testimony and new report pushing to decertify 2020 election which Republican calls illegal, a ‘fool’s errand.'
Mar 2nd, 2022
Ramthun, Brandtjen Lead Rally to Overturn 2020 Election
Capitol event organized by Jefferson Davis pushes bill to recall state’s 2020 electors.
Feb 16th, 2022
GOP Bills Restrict University Teaching
Barring critical race theory, diluting ethnic course requirements, ending administrators’ immunity from lawsuits.
Feb 12th, 2022
Assembly Committee Hears Unsupported Claims of Voter Fraud
A convicted fraudster, who once worked with Michael Gableman, makes wild allegations.
Feb 10th, 2022
Legislators, Citizens Battle Over Election Bills
Senate Elections committee debates: Do GOP bills enhance voting ‘integrity' or unleash 'war on voters’?
Feb 8th, 2022
State Business Leaders Defend Elections Commission
Letter commends integrity and courage of WEC in overseeing successful 2020 election.
Feb 7th, 2022
Ron Johnson Attended Meeting To Oppose Election Certification
Meeting set up by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell came two days before January 6 Capitol riot.
Feb 5th, 2022
Voces Joins Suit Over Gableman Election Subpoenas
Immigrant-rights group received subpoenas as part of GOP election investigation.
Feb 3rd, 2022
Republicans Offer Slate of Election Bills
They won’t suppress votes, Bernier and other GOP legislators promise. Democrats skeptical.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Republicans Speak At Event With Anti-Government Flag
Kleefisch, Nicholson, Grothman, others speak. Photos of this removed from GOP Facebook page.
Feb 1st, 2022
Prehn Out As Natural Resources Board Chair
Though the Walker appointee still refuses to leave board despite term ending.
Jan 27th, 2022
Senate Republicans Block Bill Protecting Abortion Access
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, current state law would criminalize abortion.
Jan 26th, 2022
Democrats Propose Criminal Justice Reforms
Rejecting Republican ‘tough on crime’ approach as 'costly, ineffective.'
Jan 25th, 2022
Republicans Push Pro-Gun Bills
Allowing guns to be carried on school grounds, in places of worship and by those as young as 18.
Jan 21st, 2022
Tommy Thompson Won’t Rule Out Another Run for Governor
Thompson served four terms as governor from 1987 to 2001. He recently served as interim UW-System president.
Jan 13th, 2022
GOP Lawmakers Make Massive Data Request of Election Commission
WEC says request would cost $100,000, shut down agency for four days.
Jan 12th, 2022
Bail Reform Debate Proceeds Without Data
GOP bills react to Waukesha parade killings without full knowledge of state bail system.
Jan 11th, 2022
State High Court Disallows GOP Congressmen’s Amended Political Map
But will consider amended maps by Evers and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities.
Jan 11th, 2022
State Senate Won’t Confirm Evers’ Appointees
Republican senate leader calls appointees "highly partisan."
Jan 8th, 2022
Vos, Gableman Could Face Consequences for Election Probe
Court requires Vos to sit for deposition, lawyer demands public apologies by Gableman.
Jan 5th, 2022
New Group Joins Redistricting Battle
Citizens group representing 'no political party’ calls for fairer maps than those submitted.
Jan 5th, 2022
GOP Bills Make It Easier to Terminate Parental Rights
Likely impact greater on Native Americans, families of color, bills’ opponents say.
Dec 13th, 2021
Ron Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.
The senator railed against the COVID-19 vaccine on a Janesville-area radio program.
Dec 10th, 2021
WILL Report Finds Little Voter Fraud
But conservative group cites potential for future fraud, attacks election administrators.
Dec 8th, 2021
Gableman Asks Court to Arrest Madison, Green Bay Mayors
It’s “comic buffoonery,” says attorney for Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich.
Dec 6th, 2021
Rittenhouse No Longer Enrolled at College
Found not guilty of homicide, he testified he was studying nursing at Arizona State University.
Dec 1st, 2021
$200 Million From ARPA Sent to Local Governments in State
Funding program helps support public health, recover from pandemic, recoup lost revenue.
Dec 1st, 2021
Senate Advances Bill Banning Critical Race Theory
Committee advances bill that financially penalizes schools who disobey law.
Nov 30th, 2021
Member Of Committee Guiding Wolf Hunts Cited for Illegal Trapping
Patrick Quaintance, former DNR staffer, has advocated controversial hunting practices.
Nov 29th, 2021
Evictions Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels
Trend could be devastating to families across Wisconsin this winter.
Nov 23rd, 2021
Vos Attacks UW For Making Whites ‘Feel Guilty’
UW-Madison webinar for grad students aims to prevent ’sexual and relationship violence.’
Nov 17th, 2021
Democratic Legislators Refuse to Meet Privately With Gableman
Head of elections probe refuses to answer questions in public, committee members charge.
Nov 16th, 2021
Former CIA Officer Enters 3rd Congressional District Primary
Deb McGrath, daughter of former Rep. Al Baldus, running as a Democrat.
Nov 11th, 2021
Republicans Again Attack Wolfe, WEC
Rep. Macco calls Wolfe and elections commission “repugnant and insulting” at committee hearing.
Nov 10th, 2021
Free Speech Champion Rep. Sortwell Blocks Facebook Comments
Republican turns off Facebook comments on his page after facing claims of child abuse.
Nov 6th, 2021
AG Calls Racine Sheriff Charges ‘Publicity Stunt’
AG Kaul refused a statewide investigation, called charges "disgraceful."
Nov 5th, 2021
Racine County Sheriff Refers Charges For State Elections Commissioners
Charging recommendations against five of six elections commissioners referred to district attorney.
Nov 4th, 2021
Peoples Map Commission Unveils Proposal
Evers vows to veto Republican maps. ‘Folks won’t stand for gerrymandering.'
Nov 3rd, 2021
Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall Fails
Despite heavy right wing spending against them, all four incumbents win easily.
Nov 3rd, 2021
State Senate Hears Bill Expanding Concealed Carry
Bill sponsored by Republicans. Democrats offer little push back.
Oct 28th, 2021
Uilhlein Bankrolls Mequon-Thiensville Recall
Conservatives donate $50,000 to effort to take over school board.
Oct 27th, 2021
Van Orden Gets $12,000 Donation From Casino Magnate Accused of Sex Harassment
The Republican candidate for Congress has himself been accused of sexual harassment.
Oct 26th, 2021
Republicans Want Yet Another Election Probe
After non-partisan report finds 2020 election was safe and secure, Senate leaders call for another investigation.
Oct 26th, 2021
Ted Nugent Joins GOP Push for Sandhill Crane Hunt
Republican sponsored legislation would repeal Wisconsin hunting regulations.
Oct 14th, 2021
Small Business Owner Joins Race to Replace Rep. Ron Kind
Rebecca Cooke, of Eau Claire, running for 3rd congressional seat. Kind not seeking re-election.
Oct 14th, 2021
Assembly Committee Approves Moving Elections Commission
A party line vote, with Republicans in favor, supported moving commission to Wausau.
Oct 7th, 2021
Cities Near Fort McCoy Help Afghan Refugees
It’s Trump country but many are rallying to donate food, clothing, household goods.
Sep 20th, 2021
Environmental Groups Fight Lawsuit Against Chemical Spills Law
Judge allows friend-of-court brief by them in WMC lawsuit against DNR.
Sep 20th, 2021
Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair
Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.
Sep 18th, 2021
Federal Court Could Intervene in Wisconsin Redistricting
If Evers and Legislature can't agree on redistricting in a timely manner a federal court will step in.
Sep 17th, 2021
Evers, Kaul File Redistricting Lawsuit
Asks federal court to declare current state maps unconstitutional.
Sep 14th, 2021
State’s Alcohol Sales Jumped During Pandemic
17% increase in sales tax revenues on beer, wine, cider and liquor.
Sep 12th, 2021
Lawsuits Fight Over State Redistricting
State and federal court cases involve WILL, Law Forward, state elections commission.
Sep 8th, 2021
Prehn Gets New Judge In Lawsuit
Suit seeks Prehn’s removal from Natural Resource Board. His lawyer’s motion asks for different judge.
Sep 4th, 2021
Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021
UW System Prez Not Backing Down On Mask Mandate
Interim President Tommy Thompson warns GOP legislators not to pick a fight.
Aug 27th, 2021
Family Files Complaint For Discrimination Against Native Students
Family says Ashland School District enforced COVID-19 policies differently for Native compared to white students.
Aug 26th, 2021
Walker Connected Group Calls for Abolishing Elections Commission
Call to replace state commission part of national Republican effort to delegitimize legal elections.
Aug 24th, 2021
Competing Redistricting Lawsuits in Federal, State Courts
Liberal groups file in federal court, conservative group asks state Supreme Court to act.
Aug 24th, 2021
GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys
Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.
Aug 21st, 2021
School Boards Across State Face Arguments, ‘Bullying’
Three Oconomowoc board members resign, citing a “toxic” environment.
Aug 21st, 2021
Johnson Didn’t Read Infrastructure Bill
Admits this on conservative TV show. One of 30 Republican senators who voted no.
Aug 17th, 2021
What Have Conservative-Backed Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers?
Non-profit law firm WILL has sued over ballot drop boxes, public health orders and building codes.
Aug 10th, 2021
Hundreds of Millions in Housing Aid Still Available
New eviction moratorium is buying time for those behind on rent.
Aug 6th, 2021
UWM Institutes Pandemic Restrictions
Despite Republican objections, requires testing for unvaccinated and masks indoors for all.
Aug 1st, 2021
MPS Receives Urban Agriculture Grant
USDA grant program is providing MPS $50,000 to expand program at A.E. Burdick School.
Jul 30th, 2021
Will City See An ‘Eviction Apocalypse’?
Housing advocates expect a wave of tenants being evicted when CDC moratorium ends July 31.
Jul 26th, 2021
7 Mayors In State Back Infrastructure Plan
They are among 360 mayors in 50 states pushing for massive federal funding.
Jul 14th, 2021
Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge
Winnebago County judge's ‘undignified language’ included threat to kill anyone who breaks into his house.
Jul 14th, 2021
Search Committee for UW System President Named
19-member committee chosen by UW Regent, with emphasis on tradition of shared governance.
Jul 12th, 2021
Bill Requiring National Anthem Unworkable?
Youth sports leaders in state say Republican bill — for every kids' soccer game? — is overly broad.
Jul 5th, 2021
Biden Sells Infrastructure In La Crosse
Touts his proposal to fix roads, replace lead service lines, bring broadband internet to rural areas.
Jun 30th, 2021
GOP Candidate For House Under Fire
Derrick Van Orden, opposing Ron Kind, accused of attending Capitol Riot, getting pandemic relief he criticized.
Jun 29th, 2021
Federal Report Shows State’s Internet Disparities
More than 20% of households lack internet access in 8 counties, 20% lack computers in some counties.
Jun 27th, 2021
Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City
Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.
Jun 16th, 2021
Budget Surplus Offers ‘Golden Opportunity’
Report details how $4.4 billion state surplus could be used to improve Wisconsin.
Jun 14th, 2021
GOP Election Commissioners Want Tougher Response to Felon Voting
Republican appointees decry election fraud citing negligible numbers of felons voting.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era
Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.
Jun 1st, 2021
Courts May Keep Some Proceedings Virtual
While most court functions return in person, some advocate for keeping some meetings virtual.
May 26th, 2021
Republicans Gut Housing, Homeless Aid
Finance committee rejects Evers' proposals, legislator calls it “embarrassing.”
May 20th, 2021
Bill Would Ban UW-System Vaccine Requirements
Two GOP lawmakers want to prohibit public campuses from requiring COVID-19 vaccine.
May 14th, 2021
State Residents Support Police Body Cameras
Survey by police union finds most people think local police do good job, but favor some reforms.
May 12th, 2021
Tucker Carlson, Wisconsinites Charge Racism Against White Farmers
Conservative group WILL sues federal government for funding Black farmers.
May 8th, 2021
Voces Protests GOP Cutting ID’s for Immigrants from Budget
The group and other activists also protested the elimination of tuition aid for immigrant students.
May 7th, 2021
Kenosha Activists Arrested During Protest of Jacob Blake
Three were arrested, including Blake's uncle, staging a sit-in at Kenosha Public Safety Building.
May 6th, 2021
State High Court Upholds Gun Conviction
But Justice Rebecca Bradley dissents, defending right to get drunk and carry firearms.
May 5th, 2021
State Capitol Reopens To The Public
Building had been closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 pandemic.
May 3rd, 2021
Spindell Gets Second Term on Elections Commission
Spindell wanted Wisconsin's electors cast for Trump, attended "Stop The Steal" rally.
Apr 30th, 2021
Kaul Gives Details on Clergy Abuse Probe
Investigating all five Catholic dioceses in state. Archdiocesan official criticizes effort.
Apr 28th, 2021
UW Chancellors Push for More Funding
Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.
Apr 24th, 2021
Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force
State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.
Apr 21st, 2021
Use-of-Force Policy Popular With Police
Company wrote policy used by Brooklyn Center and dozens of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies.
Apr 20th, 2021
State Crime Lab Improves Processing Time
Even during the pandemic, the turnaround time for lab work was faster.
Apr 15th, 2021
DPI Finds Burlington Schools Racially Biased
School system took discriminatory actions and tolerated racially hostile environment, ruling finds.
Apr 13th, 2021
Tiffany Pushed Election Lies, Report Notes
His social media posts quoted in Democratic report on Republicans’ “insurrection."
Mar 6th, 2021
Bill Requires National Anthem Before Games
Republican legislator’s bill mandates anthem played in all taxpayer-funded facilities in state.
Feb 26th, 2021
GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race
Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.
Feb 22nd, 2021
Spindell Can Vote on Whether to Investigate Himself
Elections Commission member Robert Spindell one of 10 Republicans accused of election fraud.
Feb 17th, 2021
How The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021
WEC Debates Removing Voters From Rolls
If a voter is flagged for possibly moving, should they be removed?
Feb 4th, 2021
Controversy Over Thin Blue Line Flag
Pro-police flag adopted by white nationalists, used to attack officers at Capitol riot.
Feb 2nd, 2021
Wisconsin Billionaire Donated to QAnon Congresswoman
ABC Supply founder Diane Hendricks donated to campaign of conspiracy theorist.
Jan 29th, 2021
Rittenhouse Bond Is Modified
18-year-old accused of Kenosha killings may not associate with white supremacists.
Jan 26th, 2021
12% of State’s Law Enforcement Without Body or Dash Cameras
Kenosha DA said body cameras would have helped the Jacob Blake investigation.
Jan 22nd, 2021
Two Priests Blame Antifa for Capitol Riot
In podcast, La Crosse and Cross Plains clergymen discuss need for violence to defend America.
Jan 20th, 2021
Tiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally
Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.
Jan 16th, 2021
State Data Dashboard Tracks Vaccine Progress
Department of Health Services’ data tracker reports progress immunizing people against COVID-19.
Dec 30th, 2020
Rural Wisconsin Needs Government Help
They supported Republicans again. Will rural residents get help they need?
Dec 23rd, 2020
Nursing Students Help With COVID-19 Care
UW System offers incentives for students to join the effort at hospitals and clinics.
Dec 21st, 2020
State’s Sports Teams Hope For Comeback
More than 7,000 may have lost jobs due to partial shutdown of college and pro sports teams.
Dec 16th, 2020
‘Our Institutions Held Strong’
Wisconsin’s presidential electors, including Gov. Tony Evers, reflect on the historic vote they took.
Dec 15th, 2020
Election Official Joins ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally
Republican WEC member Robert Spindell speaks at MAGA event, says there may have been fraud.
Dec 8th, 2020
Trump’s Lawsuits May Impact State
Failing in court but increasing Wisconsin’s partisan divide and undermining legitimacy of its elections.
Dec 5th, 2020
Local Leaders Call for Additional Federal COVID-19 Relief
County Executive David Crowley said the county has had to be creative in the use of CARES Act money.
Dec 4th, 2020
State Bar Increases Access to Legal Aid
Website adds Pro Bono Portal to connect lawyers with those who need help.
Dec 1st, 2020
Food Pantries Busy for Holidays
Destitute people, need for food have exploded during pandemic.
Nov 25th, 2020
State Officials Warn of Vaccine Trial Scams
Claiming to recruit participants for vaccine trials, they’ll request your personal information.
Nov 21st, 2020
600 Law Enforcement Agencies Operate in Wisconsin
See how many law enforcement agencies operate where you live.
Nov 20th, 2020
The 2020 War On Christmas?
Evers announces ornaments for Capitol 'holiday' tree. Will Republicans convene to condemn this?
Nov 16th, 2020
WI Supreme Court Sows Confusion After Declining Ballot Error Case
Outagamie and Calumet county election officials uncertain what to do with misprinted ballots
Oct 30th, 2020
People of Color Could Disproportionately Lose Vote To Absentee Ballot Rejection
White voters are less likely to vote by mail in Wisconsin.
Oct 29th, 2020
State Spends 15th Most on Police, Corrections
Heavily Democratic states spend bigger percentage of budget on this, study finds.
Oct 29th, 2020
Climate Change Effects Already Harming Wisconsin
Increased flooding poses the risk of contaminating drinking water systems.
Oct 23rd, 2020
QAnon Spreads to Rural Wisconsin
Its baseless theories about Democratic Satan worshippers creep into the state.
Oct 20th, 2020
Voters and Election Officials Push Forward
“Tremendous turnout.” State-wide more than 785,000 election ballots already turned in.
Oct 19th, 2020
Grothman Is Top Trump Loyalist in Congress
Wisconsin Republican voted with Trump 94% of time, ranking finds.
Oct 14th, 2020
12,500 Held in County Jails Could Vote
ACLU, League of Women Voters working to help these eligible state residents to vote.
Oct 12th, 2020
Palzewicz Goes Progressive in Deep Red District
Democrat opposing Fitzgerald in 5th Congressional District backs guaranteed annual income.
Oct 7th, 2020
State Received 1.2M Absentee Ballot Requests
Despite the president's attacks on absentee voting, many still voting by mail.
Oct 2nd, 2020
High Court Urged to Okay 5% Error Rate in Voter Purge
Conservative group WILL argues in favor of wrongly striking 6,500 people from state voter rolls.
Sep 30th, 2020
Judge Won’t Rule on Student ID Voting Requirements
Plaintiffs argue that specific ID requirements are a barrier to voting for students.
Sep 24th, 2020
Vos, Fitzgerald Appeal Election Deadlines
Federal court ruling extended deadlines for online registration and counting absentee ballots.
Sep 23rd, 2020
Is UW-Madison Spreading COVID-19?
Dane County executive pushes for virtual classes, chancellor says UW efforts are working.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Policing Protests Is More Than ‘Law and Order’
Police officials and experts say responding to protests is a complicated job.
Sep 16th, 2020
GOP Election Commission Member Helped Green Party
Spindell helped Green Party find lawyer to challenge disqualification from state election ballot.
Sep 15th, 2020
State High Court Ruling Forces Printers to Stop the Presses
Supreme Court wants to consider Green Party challenge to stay on ballot, delay could cause costly confusion.
Sep 13th, 2020
COVID-19 Spreading Across UW System
Multiple schools are experiencing high positivity rates, UWM's results unclear.
Sep 11th, 2020
DOJ announces $41 million for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
But, no one seems to know how the money will be spent.
Sep 3rd, 2020
State Elections Commission Ready for November
Report says commission learned important lessons from April election and is ‘prepared' for next one.
Sep 2nd, 2020
Vos Task Force Deflects Actual Action
Speaker refuses to convene legislature to address policing and racial disparities.
Aug 28th, 2020
DNC Rural Council Snubs Wisconsin
Politicians, rural issues in other states included in meeting, Dairy State ignored.
Aug 19th, 2020
The Idea Activists and Police Agree On
Why are cops still being sent to respond to mental health crises?
Jul 30th, 2020
The Summer of Glenn Grothman
Wisconsin representative’s latest brainstorm: suggesting anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist speak to Congress.
Jul 28th, 2020
Karofsky Swearing In During 100-Mile Run
New Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice will take oath 35 miles into a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Jul 28th, 2020
Most District Attorneys Running Unopposed
Just 6 of 72 counties in state have contested races. 33 counties haven’t had contested DA race since 2008.
Jul 27th, 2020
How Pandemic Could Reshape Our Cities
Fewer cars, more housing and sustainable infrastructure in cities like Milwaukee?
Jul 22nd, 2020
Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against ICE Rule
Colleges have protested rule that could mean international students lose their visas.
Jul 14th, 2020
Wisconsin Universities Slam ICE Rule
Rule means international students will have to leave the country if their school doesn't offer in-person classes.
Jul 10th, 2020
Butler Outspends Milwaukee on Per Capita Policing
Report shows Milwaukee trails 11 municipalities in state on per-person police spending.
Jul 6th, 2020
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020
Wisconsin Schools’ Racial Inequality Worst in U.S.
A report from a financial services website finds the highest graduation gap in Wisconsin.
Jun 27th, 2020
AG Sues Department of Education Over For-Profit College Rules
Secretary DeVos department repealed rules aimed at protecting students from fraud.
Jun 27th, 2020
State’s Police Forces Have Military Arsenals
Including 42 mine resistant vehicles, 2,300 semi-automatic rifles, dozens of night vision tools.
Jun 24th, 2020
State Will Soon Mail 2.7 Million Absentee Ballot Applications
After weeks of discussion, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved the ballot application language.
Jun 18th, 2020
UW System Wants To Borrow for Pandemic Costs
President Ray Cross asks legislature to convene a special session.
Jun 4th, 2020
Democrat Appointed Chair of State Elections Commission
Ann Jacobs will lead commission as it wrestles with election policy during a pandemic.
Jun 4th, 2020
DACA Families Left Out of Pandemic Aid
Parents of DACA recipients not eligible for stimulus checks and recipients excluded from emergency education grants.
May 28th, 2020
UW Faculty Blast President’s ‘Power Grab’
COVID-19 plan by UW System leader Ray Cross will centralize power, they charge.
May 26th, 2020
Elections Commission Notes ‘Lessons Learned’
Report says 23,186 ballots in April election were rejected and 120,989 never returned.
May 19th, 2020
Legislative Candidate Collected Signatures By Mail
Deb Andraca received five times the necessary nomination signatures.
May 16th, 2020
Tiffany Wins Northwoods Special Election
Republican wins congressional race by 14 points, down from Trump’s 20 point margin in 2016.
May 13th, 2020
Pandemic Compounds Student Debt Crisis
64% of Wisconsin’s 2018 graduates had debt, averaging $31,705 per person.
May 5th, 2020
College Graduates Face a Shaky Future
Stressful, awful, sad, graduating into a cratered economy.
Apr 28th, 2020
Right-Wing Groups Linked to #ReopenWisconsin Campaign
Members of Americans for Prosperity, American Majority and John Birch Society have their hands in the campaign.
Apr 23rd, 2020
Wisconsin’s Missing Absentee Ballots
New Elections Commission data shows huge number of ballots across the state didn’t arrive on time.
Apr 20th, 2020
Reopen Wisconsin Rally Planned
A group is organizing a protest of the stay at home order, much like the one in Michigan.
Apr 16th, 2020
How Will Candidates Get Nomination Signatures?
Those running for fall elections can now gather signatures. But how to do this during a pandemic?
Apr 15th, 2020
Zoombombing, Phishing Threaten Governments
“What we’re seeing is an increase in all forms of cyberattacks.”
Apr 15th, 2020
Pandemic Decimates Urban Polling Places
Lack of workers leaves few voting sites open in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine.
Apr 7th, 2020
Could Quarantine Cause More Domestic Violence?
Safer-at-Home not necessarily true for victims of child abuse.
Mar 25th, 2020
Change Election Laws, Mayors Urge
Mayors of Green Bay, Appleton, Neenah, call for a vote-by-mail only April election.
Mar 22nd, 2020
Wisconsin Court System Slows to A Crawl
State courts cancel all "non-essential" duties. Is the justice system still functioning?
Mar 19th, 2020
Extra Pens, Sanitized Voting Machines
Voting in spring election will be drastically changed by COVID-19, with many voting by mail.
Mar 17th, 2020
